Energize your professional development with leading-edge skills in experiential modalities – while also taking the option to address your personal development. Plus, continuing education credits, too!

The Midwest Training Series is designed for professionals — educators, group leaders, mental health professionals, physicians, nurses, attorneys, pastors, community leaders, community activists, human resource directors, professional presenters, creative entrepreneurs, theater professionals and others who know that “experiencing” offers deeper learning than “discussing.”

We will combine diverse action modalities —from classic psychodrama to the Therapeutic Spiral Model to storytelling and the creative arts to the new Systemic Family Constellation Work — to explore human change, creativity, leadership, group dynamics, community-building, experience as education and other professional disciplines.

Karen Carnabucci, MSS, LCSW, TEP, is the main faculty member and co-founder of the training program, now in its fourth year.

Participants will receive continuing education credits approved by:

• National Association of Alcohol and Other Drug Counselors (NAADAC)
• National Association of Certified Counselors (NCC)
• The American Society of Experiential Therapy (ASET)

In addition:

• Social work credit hours are provided though association with the University of Wisconsin-Parkside.

• Psychodrama credit hours will be given toward national certification in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy with the American Board of Examiners in Psychodrama, Sociometry and Group Psychotherapy.

• Continuing Legal Education (CLEs) will be available for attorneys and other legal professionals.

Tuition

Tuition is based on the length of the workshop. Full-day workshops are $100 and include certificate with CE credits, healthy snacks and topic handouts. Half-day workshops range from $25 to $35.

Financial aid, discounts and scholarships

A limited number of partial scholarships may be available for full-time students, retirees and others with strong financial need on a first-come basis. Discounts are also available for three or more persons from the same organization.

We also encourage non-profit organizations and to seek grants for training programs of staff. Please contact Karen to learn about other options for financial assistance.

Training location

Training sessions take place in Racine, Wis. , located on Lake Michigan between Chicago and Milwaukee.

For maximum impact of learning and professional and personal growth, it is suggested that trainees enroll in the full series; however, we will consider trainees on a drop-in basis, space permitting.

Hours

Hours vary according to type of workshop. A one-hour lunch break is scheduled for full-day workshops; lunch is on your own or you may bring your lunch. Please be alert to the hours of each training session and plan to arrive on time.

Participants who arrive from a distance may arrange appointments for private or group supervision sessions to supplement the group training sessions. Please ask Karen about this option.

Other

Workshops qualify for continuing education hours as required by many national, state and local licensing boards and professional associations in other professions. Save the course outline and certificate of completion and contact your own board or organization for specific filing requirements.

Affordable staff training at your site, group practice or facility

Call to learn how our fresh up-to-date training programs can benefit your staff on site. Training program always includes training hours, materials and personal and confidential attention to case consultation.

2010-2011 schedule

Feb. 15

Ancestors, Happiness, Health & Prosperity: An Introduction To Systemic Constellation Work

Feb. 20

Professional Training: Sand Tray Theatre

March 6

Treating Trauma With Action Methods

April 10

Experiential Therapy for Trauma Treatment: Psychodrama, Sand Tray And Healing Images

April 17

Lost Children: Miscarriages, Abortions And Other Untimely Losses

May 14

Professional Training: Ethics In Action

June 5

Introduction To Systemic Constellation Work

To be announced

Professional Training: Stories Of Our Ancestors

To be announced

Professional Training: Addiction Treatment And Recovery In Action

To be announced

Professional Training: Changing For Good

To be announced

Professional Training: Introducing Action In 1-1 Settings For Counselors, Coaches And Others

See calendar for training details and registration. Space is limited and early registration is suggested.